Jean (Kilwein)Kuntz, 67, of Redmond, Washington passed away on October 26th, 2021. At Jean’s request she will be cremated, and private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Jean married Art Kuntz in Bismarck, North Dakota, having recently celebrated their 47th anniversary.

Jean was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on November 11th, 1953 to Frank A. Kilwein (deceased) and Dorothy (Hollinger) Kilwein. She attended catholic schools in Dickinson through her freshman year of high school, and then graduated from McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona. Jean completed her Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration at Bismarck Community College in North Dakota, and then went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Her working career was primarily focused on Human Resources and other roles within several Seattle area municipalities. She enjoyed building relationships with her coworkers many of which turned into longstanding friendships.

Jean is survived by her loving husband, Art, of Redmond, Washington, her mother Dorothy Kilwein of Rancho Santa Fe, California (formerly of Dickinson), and three siblings Ron, Dianne, and Patrick.

Jean will be remembered as a very caring, kind, generous, and thoughtful wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed.